Registration closes at 5:00 PM October 16th

Don’t miss out!

Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation‘s sponsorship is helping us bring together keynote speakers and impactful sessions to explore the future of Vancouver Island’s economy.

October 23:

Building Resilience: Sustainable Development for the Region

This session, moderated by Ben Clark, Director, Green & Circular Economy, Delphi, will bring together panelists Dallas Gislason, Deputy Director, Regional Economic Development, South Island Prosperity Partnership, Brodie Guy, CEO, Island Coastal Economic Trust and Mayor Michelle Staples, City of Duncan. They will explore strategies for balancing economic growth with community health and ecological well-being, fostering a sustainable equilibrium.

Investing in Healthcare Infrastructure: Boosting Access and Economic Growth on Vancouver Island

Moderated by Barney Ellis-Perry, CEO of the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, this session will focus the significant investments being made in Vancouver Island’s healthcare infrastructure and the positive impacts they are expected to bring. Panelists Westley Davidson Chief Project Officer, Island Health, Donna Hais, CEO, R.W. Wall Ltd. and Community Liaison NRGH and Dr. Deborah Saucier, President and Vice-Chancellor, Vancouver Island University, will discuss how strategic infrastructure improvements can drive both healthcare and economic growth in the region.

Dinner Keynote – Greg Hart, CEO of Future Fit Cities

In his talk titled Building a Different Future, Greg Hart will expand not only what you believe to be possible but what is probable by understanding the roots of action and inaction and the paths to achieving uncommon levels of flourishing across communities.

October 24:

Measuring Impact in Purpose-Driven Business

In this session, moderator Jill Doucette, Founder, Synergy Enterprises along with panelists Joanna Buczkowska-McCumber, CEO and Chief Impact Strategist Ideas for Impact Sustainability Agency, Kristi Fairholm-Mader, Managing Director, Thrive Impact Fund, and Michael Williamson, CEO, Cascadia Seaweed will highlight the rise of innovative entrepreneurs who are redefining business success through purpose-driven models such as B Corps and socially responsible enterprises.

Strengthening Healthcare Services: Enhancing Connectivity, Accessibility, and Economic Well-being

This session, moderated by Dyan Dunsmoor-Farley, Community Activator & Independent Researcher, will explore the “soft infrastructure” of healthcare on Vancouver Island, focusing on the integration and alignment of services across the region. Panelists, Mary Chudley, Director, Health & Support Services, Cool Aid Community Health Centre, Courtenay Defriend, Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange, First Nations Health Authority, Jeff Malmgren, Principal, DSI Strategy & Engagement and Max Jajszczok, Executive Director, Centre & North Island Community Hospitals and Rural Remote Operations & Strategy, Island Health, will discuss how improving healthcare connectivity can drive both individual well-being and regional economic prosperity.

We hope you’ll join us for these insightful discussions, made possible by the generous support of Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation. Together, we can shape a vibrant and sustainable future for Vancouver Island.

There’s still time to register for a Professional Development workshop!

There’s still time to register for a Professional Development workshop on October 22nd. Register for the Summit and add on one of these workshops.

Economic Reconciliation Workshop – In Partnership with the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce

Facilitator Desiree Baker is joined by panelists Erralyn Joesph, Kear Porttris, Jennifer Gallic and Trevor Cootes. Participants will explore the principles of economic reconciliation and learn strategies to support inclusive growth and mutual prosperity. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm includes lunch.

Mindful Resilience Workshop – In partnership with Maigus

The Mindful Resilience Program has been guiding leaders, teams, and individuals through change and disruption for over 20 years. This experiential program includes completing an online Personal Resilience Profile to help participants identify strategies for maintaining personal effectiveness and explore mindfulness practices to strengthen resilience against personal and professional challenges. Join Terri Duguay at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre to learn how to exercise your resilience “muscles”. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Land Acknowledgment Workshop – In partnership with Nanaimo Art Gallery

Are you interested in understanding the value and importance of land acknowledgements as a part of your journey toward reconciliation? Do you want to honour the host Nation in a meaningful way? Would you like to understand the relevance of land acknowledgements? Join Indigenous Engagement Coordinator, bailey macabre, at the Nanaimo Art Gallery for an introductory workshop about land acknowledgements. 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

Thank You to Our Summit Sponsors!

Their support makes this event possible, and we couldn’t do it without them.